Gjergji Shkurti

Gjergji Shkurti is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture, The Cooper Union. He is an architect and Virtual Design Construction (VDC) engineer, co-founding Figure Ground, a firm integrating design, technology, and construction. He has worked with prominent firms such as SOM, HOK, and Perkins Eastman, and held technical roles at Reis Contracting. His expertise bridges architectural design, automation, fabrication, and literature.

• Bachelor of Architecture from Cooper Union
• Certified Revit Trainer
• Certificates in Tableau Data Analytics (NYU Tandon) and Artificial Intelligence (MIT)

Research interests focus on merging poetics of design with advanced technologies, including BIM/VDC workflows, computational design, and AI-driven solutions in architecture. He authored On the Rocks (2016, Montez Press), exploring intersections of form, material, and narrative.

No scientific awards or grants explicitly noted. He advises through his practice and academic engagements. Affiliated with Figure Ground, a design studio emphasizing innovative construction and spatial solutions.